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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1940

Page

8

Helpful Program At Methodist Meeting

A helpful program was given at the First Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. M. D. Bell presiding. Devotional referenced What God Accomplishes Through Human Lives and Old Testament characters. Mrs. Mary Randolph Boatright spoke on God in One Woman's Life citing Miss Bennett's church work and missions. Mrs. Hugh Valliant discussed Steps Leading to the Plans for Completeness. Mrs. Milton Fly Hill announced choir schedules for junior and senior choirs meeting Wednesdays 7 to 8 p m. Bible classes with council credits began Wednesdays at 7. All members and friends invited. Attending Tuesday were Mrs. W. E. Reeder, Boatright, Bell, Valliant, Hill, Beulah J. Wilson, Dale Sadberry, W. A. Hendricks, J. T. Hughes, Ida Hines, Heard Reynolds, and John Ivy.

First Baptist Church M. D. Bell Mary Randolph Boatright Miss Bennett Hugh Valliant Hill W. E. Reeder Boatright Bell Valliant Beulah J. Wilson Dale Sadberry W. A. Hendricks J. T. Hughes Ida Hines Heard Reynolds John Ivy

Corset Expert Miss Helen Warner to Demonstrate at J. C. Penney

Miss Helen Warner, noted New York corsetry adviser, will visit the J. C. Penney store January 15 and 16 to demonstrate proper foundation garments. She will show how well fitted corsets can shape the figure and improve posture.

Helen Warner New York J. C. Penney Company Warner

Catholic Study Club Holds Two Discussions

Members of St. Catherine's Study Club met Tuesday at the Sisters' home for a program. Two papers were presented on history and miracles of Our Lady of Prompt Succor by Mrs. A. C. Carman and Mrs. Norman Eisenwine, with several club members in attendance.

St. Catherine's Study Club Catholic Church Our Lady of Prompt A. C. Carman Norman Eisenwine W. W. Sample Jack Gray Billy Prewit Arthur Schmid Hugh Roberson Beatrice Tullius D. E. Bond John Brocat Aloysius

Toyah PTA Sets Night Meeting in High School Auditorium

The Toyah Parent-Teacher Association led by president Mrs A B Tinnan will hold a meeting next Thursday night at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium. An interesting program is planned and important business will be discussed.

Toyah Parent-Teacher Association A. B. Tinnan

Milner Family Back From Waynesboro Visit and Sugar Bowl

Mr and Mrs George Milner and family returned from Waynesboro Louisiana after visiting relatives. Milner attended the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on New Year s Day. Miss Millie Knox spent New Year s holidays in Dallas visiting friends.

George Milner Waynesboro Mr. Milner Milner New Orleans Millie Knox Dallas

New Hypoid rear axles for 1940 Chevrolet Trucks

Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co. advertises two speed rear axles as an optional upgrade for 1940 Chevrolet Trucks at extra cost. The ad highlights improved performance with the Hypoid rear axle option.

Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co

Methodist Society To Have Silver Tea

The Women's Christian Service for Methodist Women will hold its initial Silver Tea for the New Year next week at the home of Mrs. Roy Wilcox 502 S Adams. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Hugh Valliant Mrs. R Henry Blackwell Mrs. Edwin O Finley and Mrs. Dale Sadberry. Mrs J H Bonarden will lead the Pledge Day Service. Attendance is urged and yearbooks will be distributed.

Women’s Christian Service Methodist Roy Wilcox S. Adams Hugh Valliant R. Henry Blackwell Edwin O. Finley Dale Sadberry J. H. Bonarden

Plans for Presidents Birthday Ball Fundraiser

Committee led by Chairman Earl Bell works on the annual event here with a possible two dances an old time square and a conventional ball. Vice chair Mrs Jack Hawkins secretary Hollis Smith and treasurer Monroe Kerr assist. Proceeds go to crippled children with half kept in Reeves County and half sent to national headquarters.

Earl Bell Bell Jack Hawkins Hollis Smith Monroe Kerr Reeves County

Pecos Council of Church Women Meet at Methodist Church

Pecos Council of Church Women will hold a called session Monday at 4 PM at the Methodist Church. Mrs. W. W. Dean, president, urges all Pecos church women to attend the important meeting. An advertisement notes the 1940 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pick-Up features from Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co.

Pecos Williams-Kerr Chevrolet Co

Jack's Liquor & Sporting Goods Shop Notice

An applicant seeks a retail package store permit from the Texas Liquor Control Board. The shop will operate as Jack's Liquor & Sporting Goods Shop at the Plaza Hotel Building on Highway 80 in Pecos City Reeves County Texas. Harvey Beauchamp is the applicant.

Texas Liquor Control Board Texas Texas Liquor Control Acts Jack’s Liquor & Sporting Goods Shop Plaza Hotel Highway 80 Pecos City Reeves County Harvey Beauchamp

Political Announcements for Reeves County Candidates

The Enterprise announces candidacies subject to the 1940 Democratic primaries. For County Judge W. E. Bell. Sheriff Assessor Collector Louis Roberson. County and District Clerk Hollis Smith. County Treasurer J B Hudson Mrs H P Davis. County Attorney Bob Penn. Precinct 1 Commissioner C O Finley Buck Jackson Holsey Glover. Precinct 2 Commissioner Reeves S Burchard. Precinct 4 Commissioner Stock Ingle. Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Reeves County B A Oden. Constable Precinct 1 Bud Hart.

Gringo Doctor Story Reviewed By Local Club

The late Dr. I J Bush of El Paso was the subject as Mrs Paul Morrison reviewed The Gringo Doctor for the 20th Century Club. The book covers West Texas life and border days during the Mexican revolution. Hostess Mrs Heiser and members read included Texas patriots among the roll call.

I. J. Bush el Paso Pecos 20Th Century Club Paul Morrison Paul Heiser Texas Clarence Bell C. F. Weddington N. F. Chapman J. E. Couch W. W. Dean Tom Freese Wesley Hart P. H. Heiser H. M. E. Jones W. G. Kirklin George Maley

Lumber Co. Manager Bill Daugherty Returns After Illness

Bill Daugherty, manager of the Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co., is back at work after recovering from the flu.

Bill Daugherty Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co

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